Damon West
Keynote Speaker: Motivational Speaker Formerly Sentenced to Life in Prison; Former College Quarterback; Bestselling Author of "The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change"
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Damon West Biography
Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, college professor, internationally known keynote speaker and 3 x Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His bestselling business book, The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, was listed by Forbes’ in the “Top Twenty Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.”
His autobiography, "The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World," vividly tells how he transformed the pot of boiling water that is a Texas maximum-security prison into a pot of coffee.
At 20 years old, he was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career ending injury. He turned to hardcore drugs to cope with disappointments of life. After graduation, he worked in the United States Congress, was a national fundraiser on a U.S. Presidential campaign and eventually trained to be a stockbroker for United Bank of Switzerland (UBS). One day at UBS, he was introduced to methamphetamines; he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.
After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, Damon had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, Damon emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption, grit and determination continues to inspire audiences today.
The Coffee Bean message has inspired thousands. Damon’s clients include hundreds of companies, such as Walmart, State Farm, Wendy’s, BD, and sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Timberwolves, Clemson, Alabama and Georgia. The U.S. Army has even incorporated the #BeACoffeeBean mindset into their resilience training. Damon’s story has been featured both nationally and globally.
He is passionate about the Coffee Bean message and loves sharing how it changed his life and how it can change yours, too.
His Wall Street Journal bestselling book, "The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity and Build Unity," is being optioned for film adaptation. His children’s book, "The Coffee Bean for Kids," is the genesis for Coffee Bean Clubs being started by students at schools all over America.
Today, West lives a life of recovery and service, sharing his story all over the world. Of all the hats West wears, however, the two most important to him are being a husband to Kendell and a stepfather to Clara.
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What topics does Damon West speak about?
Damon West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Addiction & Recovery, Football, College, Christian, Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Sports and Authors.
Where does Damon West travel from?
Damon West generally travels from Beaumont, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Damon West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Addiction & Recovery, Football and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Damon West for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Damon West generally travels from Beaumont, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric LeMarque, Darryl Strawberry and Rudy Ruettiger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Damon West for an upcoming event.
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The Coffee Bean - The power is inside you to change the world around you.
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The Event Company obo South Dakota Area Health Education Center - Jul 24 2024
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Corza Medical - Feb 22 2023
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Damon was incredible!
Summit Funding - Jan 30 2023
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How much does it cost to book Damon West for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Damon West, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Damon West are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Damon West, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Damon West speak about?
Damon West is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Addiction & Recovery, Football, College, Christian, Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Sports and Authors. -
Where does Damon West travel from?
Damon West generally travels from Beaumont, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Damon West?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Damon West for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Damon West for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Damon West or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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